Slavko Vinčić to referee Messi’s Argentina vs Yamal’s Spain in 2026 World Cup final showdown/ AI Image FIFA has entrusted Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić with the biggest appointment of his career, confirming that he will officiate Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium.The 46-year-old…
The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. The chemical was reportedly detected in the viscera samples of all four.The case came to…
Bengaluru: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is likely to make Scouts and Guides a compulsory credit for students from this year. Students will have to earn one credit through this activity to graduate.The decision was announced by VTU vice-chancellor S Vidyashankar on the sidelines of a principals’ meet at a private hotel Tuesday. At the event,…
Dave Fiji and his wife Jesni (Image/Facebook Jaison Mathew) An Indian-origin pilot was killed in a helicopter crash in the US, just hours after marrying his long-time partner, turning what had been a joyous wedding celebration into a tragedy. The crash also claimed the life of the helicopter pilot, while the bride survived and is…
Pune:A cool chopper ride to Mumbai or a dash to Delhi on a chartered flight has become dearer by 30-40% in April — T S Eliot’s “the cruellest month”.Reason: The West Asia conflict-induced price hike of aviation turbine fuel (ATF). End-result: Decline in customer base of operators.Ishwarchandra Gulgule, the managing director of Kaigu Aviation, toldTOI,…
PUNE: Amol Deokule knows the value of representing the country at a global stage. While the former shooter himself couldn’t play at the highest level, his dream is being fulfilled by his daughter Ankita. Amol, now a US citizen, is happy to see Ankita make it to the US squad for the Munich World Cup…
Agartala: Tripura is eyeing investment proposals worth Rs 1 lakh crore at the two-day Destination Tripura Business Conclave-2026, starting July 9. The event expects over 500 delegates.Chief minister Dr Manik Saha said Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will participate. “We received encouraging responses from domestic and international investors to create jobs and boost GSDP,” Dr…
Bad food, patchy WiFi, non-functional vending machines and no personnel outside the terminal to guide arrivals were among the issues Noida: The airport is now live, but it’s far from the finished piece. This was was evident on Monday. For passengers and visitors, the excitement of witnessing India’s newest airport was quickly attenuated by a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India handed 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his much-awaited international debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat first. The only change in the playing XI saw Sooryavanshi replace Sanju Samson at the…
New Delhi: A 20-year-old salon worker was stabbed to death by a group of four-five people in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri Saturday, despite the efforts of two patrolling cops to rescue him. The policemen were themselves assaulted while trying to save the victim. Four people, including three juveniles, were apprehended and a search was on for…
